Senate vote: Nomination // January 6, 2014
Confirmation Janet L. Yellen, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 12.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 56 | 62.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 26 | 25.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 12.4% |